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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 196.83 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 196.83 and 112.19 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 196.83 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/196.83 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 196.83 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 22,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081.37/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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